Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity

On the south side of town, right before Old Plank Road meets Route K, a…

The Troubles with EEZ

The Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Columbia is a bad idea. The necessary conditions for it…

In Pursuit of Business

Tax abatement, historic tax credits, tax increment financing, enhanced enterprise zones, transportation development districts in…

Downtown’s quirks challenge housing

The cash flow potential is incredible. “Beds” in the two-, three- and four-person apartment complexes…

Technology evolves to meet students’ needs

I still remember my excitement years ago when I purchased my first Sony Walkman. I…

Health care reform costs don’t add up

With the recent Supreme Court hearings, the rhetoric has ramped up significantly regarding the Patient…

Underwriters giddy over bond issuances

Successful comedians and successful bond underwriter have one thing in common: perfect timing. But they…

It’s time to start paying attention

To paraphrase one of the songs from Rogers and Hammerstein’s hit musical “Oklahoma”: “Everything’s up…

Working together for weather warnings

A couple of weeks ago, a warning siren in the neighborhood went off around 10…

Season of Columbia Public Schools celebrations

There are many reasons to celebrate this month. Spring arrived early, the Tigers had an…

Missouri’s economic recovery is on — barely

The data are accumulating and the trend is clear — the state and local economy…

Tax breaks benefit small-business owners

As regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I travel throughout Missouri, Iowa, Kansas…